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Recent Obituaries in Augusta, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Augusta, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Shirley Anne Harrell

Shirley Anne Harrell

Apr 8, 2018

Shirley Anne Harrell, age 72, entered into rest on April 8, 2018 at her home. Shirley a native of Hudson, N, lived most of her life inthe Augusta, area, where she was a homemaker. She is survived by her two children, David Weeks, Sr., and Jennifer Harrell, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday...

Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson

Apr 8, 2018

Robert Jackson, age 68, entered into rest April 8, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia, husband of the late Tammy Jackson. Robert was born in Silver Point, TN to the late Woodrow and Vera Whitehead Jackson and was a self employed Mechanic. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Life Tabernacle Church of God...

Elsie Louise C. Rogers

Elsie Louise C. Rogers

Apr 6, 2018

Louise C. Rogers, 90, of Hephzibah entered into rest on Friday April 6, 2018. Funeral services will be held Graveside at Hephzibah-Vance Cemetery at 2:00 pm on Monday April 9, 2018. Born in Glascock County to Hubert and Addie Cooper, she was the last of 9 children. She married Johnnie E. Rogers and lived most of her live in Hephzibah....

Anne R. Waters

Anne R. Waters

Apr 6, 2018

Anne R. Waters, 74, of Augusta went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday April 6, 2018. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, April 15, 2018 in the Chapel of Poteet Funeral Home. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, she served as a public school teacher for more than 20 years in Richmond County...

Mary Lou Barrs

Mary Lou Barrs

Apr 6, 2018

Mary Howard Barrs, age 68, entered her heavenly home on Friday, April 6, 2018. She will be dearly missed by loved ones, but we know she is at peace with Lord. She was born to the late Charles and Beulah Howard on March 20, 1950. She graduated form Augusta College and taught for many years in Richmond and Columbia Counties,...

Mctony King, Sr.

Mctony King, Sr.

Apr 6, 2018

Mctony King, Sr., age 81, entered into rest Friday, April 6, 2018 at University Hospital-McDuffie. Husband of Rhoda Piper King. Mr. King a native of Augusta, Georgia lived in Dearing, Georgia at his death and was a retired welder. He was a member of Blythe Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 pm with reverend...

Ira Clifton Goolsby

Ira Clifton Goolsby

Apr 6, 2018

Ira Clifton Goolsby, age 73, entered into rest at his residence on April 6, 2018, husband of Arlen Dorana Goolsby. Ira a native of Augusta, Georgia was a School Teacher for Lincoln County.

Vicki Mapp

Vicki Mapp

Apr 4, 2018

Vicki Mapp, age 59, entered into rest April 4, 2018 in Aiken County, SC., wife of the late Larry Williamson. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Rufus & Surether Carter and has lived in the Aiken area for thepast 20 years. She worked as a nurse for most of her life. She was of the Jewish faith and attended...

Dr. W. Kent Hall

Dr. W. Kent Hall

Apr 1, 2018

Dr. W. Kent Hall, husband of Lorraine W. Hall, passed away on Easter Day, beloved by family and friends. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

J. Chester Marsingill

J. Chester Marsingill

Mar 31, 2018

J. C. Marsingill, 85, of Evans entered into rest on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Pastor Race Lariscy officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery of Buford, Georgia. A native of Buford, Georgia, he was a retired 1st Sergeant in the...

Ellen E. Gram

Ellen E. Gram

Mar 31, 2018

Ellen Estelle Best Gram, 74, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 30, 2018. She passed away in her daughter’s home with her family by her side. She was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Captain George P. Best, US Army (Ret.) and Estelle Best. She was born in Augusta, GA but...

Mary Ann Solomon

Mary Ann Solomon

Mar 30, 2018

There are no services planned at this time.

Rebecca Croyle

Rebecca Croyle

Mar 29, 2018

Rebecca Anderson Croyle, age53, entered into rest March 29, 2018, wife of Sean T. Croyle. Rebecca a native of McDuffie County, lived most of her life in Harlem, Ga., she was a member of Marshall Baptist Church and a homemaker. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 2:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home. Additional survivors...

William A. Blackston

William A. Blackston

Mar 27, 2018

William A. Blackston 82, husband of the late Joyce James Blackston entered into rest on Tuesday March 27, 2018 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1PM Saturday March 31, 2018 at Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta with Pastor A. F. Halford officiating. The interment will follow in Prickett Family Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded...

Vicki J. Dickerson

Vicki J. Dickerson

Mar 26, 2018

Vicki J. Dickerson 61, beloved wife of Arthur D. Dickerson entered into rest on Monday March 26, 2018 at her residence. Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies, Proverbs 31.10. A graduate of Hephzibah High School and Augusta College, she was a member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held...

Lonnie Earl Best

Lonnie Earl Best

Mar 24, 2018

Lonnie E. Best, 1SG USA (Ret.), 84 years old, beloved husband of 60 years to Linda Joyce Clem Best entered into rest on Sat., March 24th, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Best was born in Sylvan Grove, KS. He served 22 years in the military and was a civil servant as a GS 12 Instructor....

Carlton Marion Dillard

Carlton Marion Dillard

Mar 23, 2018

Carlton Marion Dillard, Sr., age 100, entered into rest March 23, 2018, husband of the late Mary Hardy Dillard. He was born in Washington, Ga., but spent most of his life Augusta, where he was a retired Special FBI Agent and a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta, and a member of the Exchange Club. Graveside services will be...

Joann Browning

Joann Browning

Mar 21, 2018

JoAnn Abear Browning, 77, entered into rest March 21, 2018 at her residence, wife of the late Dillard Browning. Mrs. Browning a native of Augusta, Ga., was a Baptist and owner of Browning Construction Company. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Reverend Dewain French officiating. She is survived...

Johnny Wesley Youmans, Iii

Johnny Wesley Youmans, Iii

Mar 18, 2018

Johnny Wesley Youmans, III, age 60, entered into rest March 18, 2018, husband of the late Teresa Renee Whittle Youmans. Johnny was a born in Savannah but spent most of his life in Augusta where he was a welder for DSM Chemicals. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm at The Sanctuary in Evans with Pastor...

Christopher Patrick Dugan

Christopher Patrick Dugan

Mar 16, 2018

Christopher Patrick Dugan, age 29, died March 16, 2018 in Grovetown, Georgia. He was born in Syracuse, N.Y. and moved to Georgia with his family when he was 9 years old. He always considered both New York and Georgia his home. Christopher was a free spirit who never met a stranger and whose personality was like a magnet drawing people...

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